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Under the leadership of the department director and/or the assistant director of pharmacy operations, the pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting in pharmacy department activities not requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment. Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining patient records/drug profiles, unit dose medication preparation, sterile product preparation, pharmaceutical calculations, data entry into pharmacy computer systems, filling and managing automated dispensing devices, sterile IV and non-sterile additive and chemotherapy compounding, and assisting the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care. Important dimensions of this position consist of professional commitment, team work, interpersonal skills, safety, good customer relations, fiscal responsibility and broad pharmacy knowledge.
Experience
At least three years pharmacy technician experience required. Hospital experience preferred.
Education
Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.
Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.
Licensure/Certifications
State of California Pharmacy Technician license or undergraduate California Pharmacist Intern license is required. For those hired after March 1, 2024, having the National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) is preferred, and it becomes a requirement within the first six months of employment. Existing employees hired prior to March 1, 2024, must also obtain PTCB certification within their first year of employment. Additionally, preference is given to those with American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification, which must also be obtained within the first six months of employment.
This position requires driving. Individuals assigned to driving company vehicles to offsite locations for medication delivery and Pyxis maintenance must possess a valid California driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record of three points or less, and participate in the DMV pull-notice program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Assigned Work Hours:
M-F, 40 hours/week.
Position Type:
Regular
Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):
$34.11
to
$45.64
The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.27Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.41
Montage Health is a non-profit healthcare organization with deep roots in Monterey County dating back more than 90 years. Independent and locally owned, Montage Health was created by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to deliver exceptional care to more people. Centered at the hospital, the Montage Health network includes MoGo Urgent Care, Montage Wellness Centers, Montage Medical Group for primary and specialty care, Aspire Health Plan, and Ohana, the family-focused mental healthcare program for youth. Montage Health is continually investing in healthcare innovations to make the highest standard of care accessible to everyone in Monterey County.
